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79: Making a Gluten-Free Lifestyle Work for You with Debby Monaghan

Published: Oct. 19, 2023, 3 a.m.

Debby Monaghan loves cooking, especially gluten-free cooking. She has a professional background in exercise science and holistic health and has always had a passion for helping others improve their wellness naturally.

When her daughter was diagnosed with celiac disease, the journey with this autoimmune condition led her to recognize the importance of finding the underlying stressor of symptoms and the need for support along the way, as well as a gift for recipe creation and inspiring people through social media.

Debby is now part of our team at ADHD Thrive Institute, working with our social media department and is the brains and the beauty behind a lot of our recipe reels and videos on our social media platforms.

In this episode, Debby shares tips and tricks to make the gluten-free lifestyle work for you.\xa0

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Link mentioned in the episode:\xa0

Top Tips for Healthy Eating on a Budget - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByTvjJHfFTo

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Key Takeaways:

[4:24] Why Debbie Began Gluten-Free Cooking

[7:30]\xa0 The First Steps Debbie Took When Going Gluten-Free

[10:11] The Biggest Hurdle Debbie Faced when Going Gluten-Free

[14:33] Symptoms of Celiac

[20:03] How Debbie Got Her Family On Board with the Change to Gluten-Free

[24:00] Is Gluten-Free More Expensive?

[27:35] Top Lesson Debbie Has Learned about Being Gluten-Free

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Memorable Moments:

\u201dThat\u2019s the first thing you have to learn\u2026what gluten is.\u201d

\u201dMy biggest tip would be not to overthink it\u2026There are so many naturally gluten-free foods.\u201d

\u201dThere are so many replacements these days.\u201d

\u201dAs a mom, you don\u2019t want your child to feel left out.\u201d

\u201dYou find tips and tricks. It becomes more familiar.\u201d

\u201dThe more familiar you get with reading labels and the food brands that are safe, the sooner it will become second nature.\u201d

\u201dGluten was damaging her intestines where she couldn\u2019t absorb nutrients enough to grow.\u201d

\u201dYou just have to do what\u2019s best for your family and your kids, and hopefully you have support along the way.\u201d

\u201dThere are great ways to save on gluten-free foods.\u201d

\u201dYour mindset is everything with the change.\u201d

\u201dWith anything, it can get hard and it can be challenging, but\u2026I\u2019m doing this for my son or daughter\u2019s health - our family\u2019s health - and really keeping that perspective, it really makes such a difference.\u201d

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How to Connect with Debby Monaghan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivingglutenfree/\xa0

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